Because the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga select yearling sale is a boutique auction, buyers expect to find some of the fanciest pedigrees around in its catalog. This year's edition of the sale, which will be held Aug. 8 and 9 in update New York, has a number of horses should tempt shoppers based on the very blue blood flowing through their veins.
Following is a list of Saratoga yearlings with top-quality female families that could inspire buyers to pay big prices. However, the catalog doesn't give us any indication if these same horses are also the sale's most physically attractive, so they might not necessarily end up being the most expensive.
Here are the genetically blessed:
Hip No. 10, a Bernardini - Nataliano filly that is consigned by Dromoland Farm, agent, and is a half sister to Las Virgenes Stakes (gr. I) winner A. P. Adventure (by A.P. Indy).
Hip No. 14, a Touch Gold - Party Cited colt that is consigned by Dromoland Farm, agent, is out of a group I winner in England that was a grade III winner in North America, and is a full sister to Santa Anita Oaks (gr. I) and Las Virgenes Stakes (gr. I) winner Compusure.
Hip No. 22, a Curlin - Private Status colt that is consigned by Lane's End, agent, and is a half brother to Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) and Mother Goose Stakes (gr. I) winner Secret Status (by A.P. Indy).
Hip No. 24, a Lemon Drop Kid - Queenie Belle filly named Beyond Belle who is consigned by Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent; is out of a grade II winner; and is a half sister to Breeders' Cup Ladies Classic (gr. I) winner Unrivaled Belle (by Unbridled's Song).
Hip No. 47, an Unbridled's Song - Stop Traffic filly that is consigned by Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent, and is out of a winner of the Ballerina (gr. I) and Santa Monica (gr. I) Handicaps.
Hip No. 53, a Bernardini - Sugar Shake filly that is consigned by Hill ‘n' Dale Sales Agency, agent, and is the first foal out of a winner of the Santa Maria Handicap (gr. I).
Hip No. 56, a Medaglia d'Oro - Supercharger colt named Superfection that is consigned by Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent, and is a half brother to Kentucky Derby Presented By Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner Super Saver (by Maria's Mon).
Hip No. 57, a Tapit - Sweet and Careless filly that is consigned by Denali Stud, agent, and is a full sister to Alabama Stakes (gr. I) winner Careless Jewel.
Hip No. 68, a Distorted Humor - Wait a While colt that is consigned by Three Chimneys Sales, agent for Arindel Farm, and is the first foal out of a champion.
Hip No. 75, a filly by Bernardini - Appealing Storm that is consigned by Sweezey & Partners, agent for Chesapeake Farm, and is a half sister to Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup Stakes (gr. IT) winner Vacare (by Lear Fan).
Hip No. 84, an Elusive Quality - Bethany filly that is consigned by Sweezey & Partners, agent for Whisper Hill Farm, and is a half sister to Metropolitan Handicap (gr. I) winner Tizway (by Tiznow).
Hip No. 93, a Medaglia d'Oro - Catumbella colt that is consigned by Mill Ridge Sales, agent, and is a half brother to Woodford Reserve Turf Classic Stakes (gr. IT) winner Honor in War (by Lord At War).
Hip No. 111, an Unbridled's Song - Dream Supreme colt named Whippendeal who is consigned by Lane's End, agent for Kinsman Stud; is out of a Test Stakes (gr. I) and Ballerina Handicap (gr. I) winner, and is a half brother to Hopeful Stakes (gr. I) winner Majestic Warrior (by A.P. Indy).
Hip No. 114, a Bernardini - Easter Bunnette colt that is consigned by Mill Ridge Sales, agent, and is a half brother to Apple Blossom Handicap (gr. I) winner Havre de Grace (by Saint Liam).
Hip No. 123, a Sky Mesa - Fun Crowd filly that is consigned by Sweezey & Partners, agent for Willow Oaks Farm, and is a half sister to Coaching Club American Oaks (gr. I) winner Funny Moon (by Malibu Moon).
Hip No. 132, an Indian Charlie - High in the Park colt that is consigned by Denali Stud, agent, and is a half brother to Metropolitan Handicap (gr. I) winner Divine Park (by Chester House).
Hip No. 134, a Tiznow - Holiday Runner colt named Now and Then who is consigned by Lane's End, agent, and is a half brother to Apple Blossom Handicap (gr. I) winner Seventh Street (by Street Cry).
Hip No. 140, a Medaglia d'Oro - Intangaroo filly that is consigned by Hidden Brook, agent, and is the first foal out of a winner of the Humana Distaff Stakes (gr. I), Santa Monica Handicap (gr. I), and Ballerina Stakes (gr. I).
Hip No. 146, an Indian Charlie - Kokadrie colt that is consigned by Woodford Thoroughbreds, agent for Cloverleaf Farms II, and is a half brother to champion Kodiak Kowboy (by Posse).
Hip No. 147, an Indian Charlie - Lady's Legacy filly that is consigned by Woods Edge Farm, agent, and is a half sister to stakes winner Shameful (by Flying Chevron), who is the dam of two-time champion Indian Blessing (by Indian Charlie).
Hip No. 157, a Dixie Union - Liszy filly that is consigned by Walnut Green, agent, and is a half sister to Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) winner Plum Pretty (by Medaglia d'Oro).
